Larry D. Golden

About Larry D. Golden

Results-oriented Operations Executive, with manufacturing and multi-site regional Omni Channel distribution experience in domestic and international business environments. Skilled in operations management, process improvements, capital acquisitions, facilities expansions, product management, and product start-ups. Proven success in providing value to employers by effective management of personnel and departments via Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen principles, and Servant Leader management style. Core competencies include:• Distribution & Logistics Management • Business Process Transfer and Improvement• New Product/Co-pack Expansion & Start-up • Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen Technique Implementation• Quality and Engineering Management • Direct and Indirect Labor Cost Management• Budget and P&L Responsibilities • Contract Review and Proposal Submission• Organizational Development & Facility Start-up • Omni Channel & Reverse Logistics Management

Experience

1. Accound Director, Consumer Sector

   DHL Supply Chain

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Responsible for operational execution, cultivating customer relationships, leadership development, strategic guidance across a network of 10 distribution centers in the North American region.• Successfully transition a start-up operation in West Virginia within 6 weeks of notification.• Accountable for identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects, leading quarterly business reviews and expansion of service offerings associated with $100M annualized revenue.• Routinely maintaining KPI performance per contractual requirement which leads to contract renewal and gain share opportunity with a 25-year customer.• Omni Channel operational lead for consumer sector in NORAM responsible for supporting RFP’s and expanding ecom opportunities• DEIB co-lead for DHL Supply Chain in NORAM Region responsible for creating plans that foster a culture of inclusion and belonging via ERG’s

Education

• The University of Tennessee

  BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

• The University of Tennessee

  MBA, Organizational Management

• University of Michigan

  Lean Manufacturing Certification

• University of Tennessee at Martin

  Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  1983 — 1988

Skills

• Logistics Management
• Kaizen
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Project Management
• Materials Management
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Software Documentation
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Business Process
• Logistics
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Transportation Management
• Start-Ups
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Quality Management
• Engineering
• Six Sigma
• Reverse Logistics
• Team Building
• Management
• 3pl
• Supply Management
• Operations Management
• Process Engineering
• Sap
• Change Management